With a new report urging alternative approaches to dust control at Owens Lake, California, regional decision-makers need to invest in sustainable solutions suited to local needs.
Alternatives to Calcium Chloride Dust Control
Outdated methods of dust control can corrode vehicles, damage infrastructure, and harm fragile ecosystems. Here’s how advanced dust control from Midwest can help.
How Mining Leaders Stand to Benefit from the Founding of “Experience Centers”
Thanks to Immersive Technologies, mining professionals can now connect with leading experts in the field and build their skill sets in a controlled environment. Young professionals starting out in the mining industry face a steep learning curve. Once on the job, they’re expected to take on critical roles in a field that allows little room for error and that relies …
US and Australia Team Up to Capitalize on Rare-Earth Metal Supply
An emerging partnership between the US and Australia promises to change the market for rare-earth metals. Here’s what mining companies can do to prepare for it. From smartphones with longer battery lives to increasingly sophisticated military equipment, many recent technological advances can be traced back to rare-earth metals — elements such as lanthanum, cerium, and dysprosium. Due to the importance …
New Silica Dust Regulations Could Be Coming — Here’s What You Need to Know
A recent Request for Information from the Mine Safety and Health Administration indicates that industry stakeholders may have to prepare for new silica dust regulations.